Definitions by Tom Rowsell
Flirtension
combination of flirtation and tension. Used to describe sexual tension generated by flirtation between two individuals. created by writer Tom Rowsell
Flirtension by Tom Rowsell October 4, 2008
psychobettie
female fan of psychobilly music also known as billy birds. The term bettie is included with reference to the fashion sensibilities of glamour model Bettie page whose leopard skin clothes and straight black fringe have been adopted by female psychobilyl fans
psychobettie by Tom Rowsell June 20, 2007
wrecking
a style of dancing assoicated with psychobilly originated by fans of The Meteors in England known as the crazies who later became known also as the wrecking crew and the kattle. Wrecking involves audience members near the front of the venue near the stage formign a circle bending knees and swinging their arms at eachother in an effort to push others over or away from the center. wrecking frequently results in injury, however the dance is good spirited and a fun activity for all involved. In California this has developed into a punch pit in which audience members simply punch eachtoher in the torso
wrecking by Tom Rowsell June 20, 2007
psychobilly
a movement that originated in England during the 1980's. ex punks, teds, skinheads and scooterboys with flat top haircuts dyed bright colours playing very fast Rockabilly with a very English Garage Punk influence. The movement was very popular amongst scooterists and punk rockers. Nowadays it has become more associated with heavy metal and gothic influences and is popular around the world
psychobilly by Tom Rowsell June 18, 2007
Plastics
derogatory term used by Rockabillies, cats, teds and psychobillies to describe newcomers to their respective musical communities who have not fully understood the history or signifcance of the music and culture. The term plastic refers to the throwaway disposable, changeable identities of fashion following youth culture in the post war era.
Plastics by Tom Rowsell June 18, 2007
Koma Katz
One of the leaders of the UK'S 21st century Psychobilly revolution. Koma Katz are a band from Brighton in Sussex, southern England. they formed in 2005 and have played around Europe and the United Kingdom
Koma Katz by Tom Rowsell June 18, 2007
mad one
English phrase used to describe the state an individual or party of people are in when they have ingested a significant amount of any one or combination of intoxicating substances and have aspirations of engaging in sexual relations and/or violent conflict with other rindividuals
mad one by Tom Rowsell June 18, 2007